Buttermilk Scones
Buttermilk Scones
Ingredients
- 3 1/2 cups (525 g) unbleached all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup (105 g) sugar
- 1 cup (225 g) cold unsalted butter, diced
- 1 1/2 cups (375 ml) buttermilk
Instructions
- With the rack in the middle position, preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, combine the dry ingredients. Add the butter and mix until the butter forms pea-sized pieces. Add the buttermilk and stir with a fork just enough to moisten the dry ingredients.
- On a floured work surface, lightly knead the dough until it comes together in a ball and is no longer sticky. Add a little flour, as needed, to prevent the dough from sticking.
- With your fingers or a rolling pin, roll the dough out until 3/4 inch (2 cm) thick. Using a 2 ½-inch (6 cm) round cookie cutter, cut out circles of dough. Arrange the scones spaced out on the baking sheets.
- Bake one sheet at a time for 15 to 20 minutes or until the scones are golden. Let cool. The scones are best eaten the same day.
Buttermilk Scones